Watermelon Compound Slows Lung Cancer Growth in Vitro and Reduces Risk in People: Cucurbitacin E, found abundantly in watermelons, was shown in this study to slow the growth of human lung cancer cells by 37% in vitro, even at very low doses. This watermelon compound also potently suppressed colon, breast, and central nervous system cancers in the same study. But could watermelon actually reduce lung cancer risk in people? Yes—according to a fascinating study out of China, in which men eating 163 grams of watermelon daily saw their risk of lung cancer drop by an impressive 35% (also valid for smokers). But what’s really astounding about this study was that watermelon was by far the most potent risk-reducer, even better than green leafy vegetables, other fruit, carotene-rich vegetables. And men still saw significant risk reductions at lower watermelon intakes of even just 50 grams daily. Cucurbitacin E is well known as a potent anti-cancer compound, and it’s also a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. In other lab studies it has been observed to potently slow the growth of ovarian, colon, lung, mouth, pancreatic and bladder cancers, as well as glioma. Other good sources of curcubitacin E include pumpkin, winter squash, cantaloupe and cucumbers—any of which make great additions to a healthy diet rich in fruit, vegetables and whole foods.
Posted on: Mon, 01 Sep 2014 16:04:58 +0000
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